Listener Reviews

More Atsuko please. Abbi Jacobsen episode also great. Easy to spot Intimacy, friendship when you hear. Also Seth Barrish, Sam morril-best brainstorming happens with your bffs

I’ve listened to every episode, simply because each one has something unique and valuable to offer! Mike’s indefatigable love of comedy, paired with his knowledge and inquisitiveness, is so inspiring. Listening has been a reminder to me that the process, and the joy one finds in it, is what truly matters when creating art. I’ve laughed and learned something from every one of the conversations, but my favorites have been Jack Antonoff (“we love to laugh, Mike”) and Wendy McNaughton. Thank you, Mike, for what you do, and for sharing your talent with us listeners!

What a cool concept—letting people listen in on your joke writing process. Pretty generous of Mike to share this vulnerable aspect of comedy with us. Love the show.

I got to see “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” in NYC and loved it. I came late to this podcast and ended up bingeing the past 2+ years over 2 months. I’m all caught up now and very sad that I have to wait for the next episode. Mike Birbiglia is hilarious in an honest, sweet, true way and is so generous with his guests.

As a recovering perfectionist, creative arts therapist and performer using storytelling and improv to help people shape their lives and discover their creativity any point in life this podcast is such a gift!! It’s entertainment from beginning to end and is a window into the creative process that is so helpful to people who tend to judge their own ideas and original takes on life based on the polished versions of comics and storytellers they admire. These conversations inspire and inform. I learn so much and tell my clients and storytelling students to listen. And it is always funny!!!

I love discovering new (to me) female comedians. Hearing their voices, so rarely spotlighted, reignites my love for comedy.

As a Working it Out listener from the start, it was AMAZING to be in the audience for The Old Man and the Pool! Do not miss this incredible show! As Mike says: Tell your friends! Tell your enemies!

I am so invested In this podcast! It inspires me to be creative, it’s hilarious. Mike somehow takes us all along with him while he creates and makes us feel part of it all.

This show is such a treat. It's fun and really interesting as well. The discussion and questions are great and then the part where they work on/discuss jokes is also very interesting. It's cool to hear a bit of that process.

It’s just Birbigs being Berbigs. So it’s good.

I love to hear the beginning process of new material and working out bits with other comedians. Listening to this podcast makes me feel like I am hanging out with the greats and learning all about comedy.

I get a lot out of these eps. Thank you.

Intimate, honest conversations with some of the most interesting comedians in the business. The best part is there Is no PR canned answers, nobody is on here selling anything, just genuine, heartfelt conversations about one of my favorite art forms- stand up comedy. Great format! We get to see the process of how comedians work out material. Must listen for any comedy fans!

Makes my commute go so much faster.

I love Mike Birbiglia and anything he puts out. I have listened to this show since it started. He had such thoughtful questions for guests and has introduced me to such interesting comics like Zarna Garg. I was so excited he had Chris Gethard on the show as he is another one of my faves. Thanks for all your do!

As a recent Twitter exile/ Free Bird I found myself with some time on my hands and in need of some cruelty-free talk and laughter. I was thrilled to find Mike Birbiglia's Working it Out podcast--it is the perfect antidote to the angst and dark political times we find ourselves in. In addition to comedy analysis and great conversation, the final segment featuring an organization to consider supporting is brilliant!

I have enjoyed all of his stuff out there and comedy/storytelling style. Even though on the episode today they talked about not enjoying the labels they are given I like the clean comic element! I’m bad at reviews but podcasters ask so…😊👍🏼

Every episode is unique, heartfelt, and poignant. My favorite podcast ever!! A must for artists, creatives, actors, writers, or anyone that just wants a good laugh.

I didn’t expect to enjoy this podcast as much as I do. Normally I’m not into talking/interview stuff. That said, I DO love this podcast and the talking and the interviews! Always good food for thought, stuff to make you laugh (and sometimes cry). Great listen!

The podcast is fantastic! I don’t know why it took me so long to start listening after my sister recommended it, but once I did I haven’t stopped. it’s fantastic! To me, the theme song is more Chris Isaak then Bruce Springsteen, and it’s great. My favorite episodes, so far, and to be fair I have not been listening in order , include Michael J Fox, Malcolm Gladwell, and Iliza Shlesinger.I listen every morning on my walk with the dogs I walk in the state lands and it’s beautiful, it’s my favorite part of the day and I thought nothing could make it better… but I was wrong your podcast makes it even better. I love it!!

I make my living as a Christian preacher and trainer of preachers. This is the podcast I recommend most. Birbiglia’s insights into language, the craft of oration, constructing narratives, and effective communication are incredibly useful. His questions and discussions with other thoughtful comedians also elicit invaluable perspectives. I mean, he’s also hilarious and so the podcast is just fun. But nearly every episode has at least one little jewel of a comment or interaction with his guests that will help those of us who speak out loud in public. I listen to every episode and highly recommend this to all. If more preachers were as thoughtful about being interesting or funny as Birbiglia is, or had his work ethic on this front, maybe church would have a better reputation?Keep doing it. Thank you.

Mike gives great perspective to comedy with his guests. Makes me laugh and makes me think.

Love the podcast. Loved the show in Berkeley. Congrats on another Broadway show! The whole family enjoys a bit o’ Birbigs.

I love Mike’s interviews! So funny, heart-felt, and showcases a wide variety of comedians.